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Campaign Story for the Somalia tragedy: On Saturday, October 14, 2017, the people of Somalia, particularly those living in the capital city of Mogadishu, have suffered the worst terror attack in the history of the nation. – Over 300 civilians were killed – Nearly 600 civilians were injured – The...

MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 29, 2017 /CNW/ – World Vision Canada commends the Canadian Government for establishing a Famine Relief Fund to help those impacted by the hunger crisis. World Vision Canada joined other aid organizations in urging the Federal Government to match private donations for humanitarian efforts in South Sudan, Somalia,...

Volunteers will be partnering with the International Development and Relief Foundation to pack supply kits, which will be sent to families facing famine in East Africa. Ramadan is usually a time for fasting, prayer and renewal of religious devotion. For some local Muslims, this year’s Ramadan will also be a...

Winnipeg-based charities are hailing the federal government’s decision to match Canadian donations for famine relief. In response to what the United Nations has called the greatest humanitarian crisis since the Second World War, the government will contribute $1 to Global Affairs Canada’s new Famine Relief Fund for every dollar donated...

Famine-ravaged countries in Africa and the Middle East will breed and spread terrorism if the world can’t help feed their people and give them hope, says Canada’s international development minister. Canadians may want to do the compassionate thing and help ease the suffering of 20 million people in four countries...